‘Invest your time, become Active and make a positive impact’
Introduction
Established in 2005 with the help and support of the Prince’s Trust, Active Soccer is a leading sports coaching and event company operating throughout the UK. Our trained and qualified team of coaches specialises in providing Fun, Healthy and Inclusive opportunities for children in physical education, sport and leisure activities.
Exciting opportunities are available for suitably qualified and motivated people to become a franchisee with Active Soccer.
We are already working in many areas within the United Kingdom since launching our franchise opportunity in 2009. Our focus for the past 12 months has been on establishing the New Active Soccer Sports Centre as a central Head Office base and training centre for the franchise network. Our internal systems and support network have developed so that phase 2 of the franchise opportunity can grow.
If you become a franchisee with Active Soccer you will be allocated your own exclusive territory in which to operate. With our support you will have the opportunity to build up a successful business providing sporting activities and events by developing partnerships with local schools and organisation.
By joining active soccer you will be joining a team of professionals who are dedicated to the improvement of football and sports activities within the United Kingdom.
Active Soccer franchisees are contributing significantly within their own communities and are helping develop and spread the important values and messages active soccer believes in.
Franchise Overview
The Active Soccer model was developed and refined for four years prior to franchising in 2009
Key Information
- Typical Start-up Cost: £4,995
- Exclusive territory
- Franchise Location: Local - Option of branded Active soccer vehicle
- Fixed monthly management fee payable to Head Office
To understand exactly what is, and what is not included and further financial information please complete the contact form below and we will be in touch.
ACTIVE opportunity and market position
In 2014 the government announced that £150 million of ring fenced funding for sport would be provided to schools until 2020. This year the government have further pledged more school sports funding in excess of £450 million with money being generated from the sugar tax levy.
School Opportunity
- Each primary school has an average of £9,250 to spend (increasing with sugar tax levy)
- Over 95% of schools use external providers to deliver their PE enrichment and Sport
- Some of our active schools have spent in excess of £20,000 on school sport
- Top franchisees operate over 60% of their market place
Additional Business Opportunities
- Active Soccer Community Sports Foundation
- Active Inflatables – Target zone, Shootout, Bubble Football, Football Dartboard
- Investment into Grassroots Football
- Tournaments
Active Training
Starting in the Active Soccer Hub at the sports centre, day one the focus is on learning about our ethos, implementing the services and best practice.
Next, the training gets ‘hands on’ – you will go out with our coaches and assist with sessions both in schools and at the Active Soccer Sports Centre.
By day three, the new franchisee will be leading sessions under the watchful eye of an Active Soccer Business Mentor. Back in the franchisee’s territory, Active Soccer will accompany new franchisees for their first two days. Training accommodation is included.
Daily Life of an Active Soccer Franchisee
Most day’s during term time our franchisees are out delivering coaching sessions. Sessions can last from one-five hours.
Additional income for the business can be generated through the successful delivery of active soccer holiday schemes, birthday parties and use of the active soccer branded inflatables for special events.
Once sessions are complete, franchisees carry out local marketing and capitalise on the prominence of their Active Soccer van.
General marketing combines online activity (website and social media) and traditional flyers, poster and banners being distributed.
Who we are looking for?
The Active Journey…….
Active soccer is looking for people who are suitably qualified and motivated. You will need plenty of personality, determination and enthusiasm. Previous business experience is helpful however not essential as our support team will ensure you receive a comprehensive induction and prepare you for the business.
ACTIVE FRANCHISEES will require the following skills and traits
- Enthusiasm, Determination and hardworking
- Desire to succeed and be open minded
- Organised, a good planner and the ability to follow a proven system
- Strong Communication skills
- A good people person
- Passion for sport and inspiring people
- Promote the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle
- Be ready to manage a team of coaches
Most of all ready to have some fun!
Making it happen… The next steps
Active Roadmap
- First Contact – Complete the application form and submit
- Exploratory meeting at the Active Hub (Active Soccer Sports Centre)
- Development meeting (Business plan reviewed)
- Contracts exchanged / financial commitment
- Completion and Training Induction
- Active Launch
